Haverford Crime Blotter: Identity Theft, Fraud, Vandalism, More

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Haverford Township recently released two weeks of crime blotter details.

The blotter details cover incidents, arrests, and citations issued between Aug. 15 and Aug. 18.

See the full blotter below:

INCIDENTS:

• Attempted Theft at Rite Aid, 1300 block of West Chester Pike, on Aug. 5 at 1:14 p.m. – an unknown male attempted to buy a gift card with a counterfeit $100 bill; victim fled the store.
• Fraud in the 200 block of North Concord Avenue on Aug. 5 at 11:08 a.m. – victim paid a contractor for work; work has not been started, contractor cannot be found.
• Theft from Sippy’s Bubble Tea, 1300 block of Darby Road, on Aug. 6 at 3:19 p.m. – cash is missing from the business.
• Identity Theft in the 300 block of Spring Avenue on Aug. 6 at 12:23 p.m. – a small business loan was opened in the victim’s name.
• Criminal Mischief to Automobiles in the 700 block of Preston Avenue on Aug. 6 at 8:57 p.m. – victim states that a rock was thrown at his vehicle causing minor damage.
• Criminal Mischief in the 1600 block of Rose Glen Road on Aug. 6 at 8:54 a.m. – victim states that the front door glass pane was shattered.
• Theft in the 500 block of Royal Avenue on Aug. 7 at 4:48 p.m. – victim states that her wallet while she was shopping at Kohl’s; her credit cards were used by an unknown person.
• Fraud at the Camera Shop, 500 block of W. Lancaster Avenue, on Aug. 7 at 1:46 p.m. – a camera was purchased using a stolen credit card.
• Identity Theft in the 3700 block of Darby Road on Aug. 7 at 9:59 a.m. – victim states that an AT&T account was opened in her name; the bill was sent to collections for payments.
• Public Drunkenness in the 200 block of Warrior Road on Aug. 8 at 1:05 a.m. – 36-year-old male, 600 block of Grand Avenue, Havertown was cited.
• Fraud in the 600 block of Naylors Run Road on Aug. 11 at 9:27 a.m. – victim states she received a debit card in the mail relating to her unemployment; victim did not apply for unemployment.
• Theft in the 1900 block of Lawrence Road on Aug. 12 at 2:37 a.m. – victim states that a gold chain was removed from her dresser.
• Fraud in the 1300 block of Maryland Avenue on Aug. 12 at 3:53 p.m. – victim received a phone call from social security, money was exchanged; phone scam.
• Bicycle Theft in the 100 block of Warrior Road on Aug. 13 at 12:17 p.m.
• Identity Theft in the unit block of Meadows Lane on Aug. 13 at 5:30 p.m. – victim states that an unknown person opened a credit card in her name.
• Criminal Mischief in the 300 block of Buck Lane on Aug. 14 at 2:03 p.m. – victim reports several scratches on the passenger side of her vehicle.
• Fraud in the unit block of Brookline Boulevard on Aug. 15 at 3:15 p.m. – victim states that fraudulent charges were made using his credit card.
• Vandalism in the 100 block of Brentwood Road on Aug. 15 at 12:38 a.m. – victim states that her house was toilet papered and cat food was dumped on her step.
• Vandalism in the 700 block of North Eagle Road on Aug. 15 at 12:43 p.m. – several political signs were taken from the property, others were damaged.
• Criminal Mischief at Lynnewood School, 1400 block of Lawrence Road, on Aug. 16 at 12:35 p.m. – a window was smashed at this above location.
• Liquor Laws in the 500 block of Lawrence Road on Aug. 16 at 2:15 a.m. – a group of juvenile males were cited for underage drinking and curfew violations.
• Vandalism in the 1000 block of Sproul Road on Aug. 17 at 4:40 p.m. – victim reports that a “BB Type Hole” was found in a rear window of his residence.
• Theft in the 900 block of Haverford Road on Aug. 18 at 12:56 p.m. – a purse was taken from an Uber; investigation is ongoing.

ARRESTS:

• 39-year-old female, 3200 block of Township Line Road, Drexel Hill. Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Retail Theft. Location: Giant, 100 block W. Township Line Road. Date: Aug. 7 at 8:34 p.m.
• 68-year-old male, 3600 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill. Charges: Retail Theft. Location: Rite Aid, 1300 block of West Chester Pike. Date: Aug. 9 at 10:07 a.m.
• 16-year-old male, was petitioned to juvenile court. Charges: Simple Assault and Harassment. Location: 1900 block of Lawrence Road. Date: Aug. 15 at 7:50 a.m.
• 40-year-old male, 600 block of Loraine Street, Ardmore. Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession / Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana. Location: Willow and Rosemont Avenues. Date: Aug. 16 at 1:47 a.m.
• 37-year-old male, 2700 block of St. Mary’s Road, Ardmore. Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance, Use of Drug Paraphernalia. Location: 2700 block of St. Mary’s Road. Date: Aug. 17 at 12:56 a.m.
• 48-year-old male, 100 block of Brandywine Drive, Coatesville. Charges: Retail Theft. Location: Lowe’s, 100 block of West Township Line Road. Date: Aug. 17 at 2:37 p.m.

CITATIONS:

• Moving: 30
• Warnings: 13
• Non Traffic: 11
• Parking: 19
• Moving: 54